Top Fuel Saving Tips For Heavy Equipment
Top Fuel Saving Tips For Heavy Equipment - The engines that most construction equipment and machines run on are massive and thus require a lot of fuel. If you have a big project you’re working on, this means a large part of your budget is going to fuel. But, as you know, if you raise your fuel expenses too high, you can slash your profit margins. Here are some practical strategies to help you reduce fuel consumption as you run your heavy equipment. Maintain Your Equipment Poorly-maintained machinery has to work twice as hard as equipment that has been well maintained over the months and years, and thus uses less fuel to operate. Be sure to service your equipment regularly to get the highest fuel efficiency. Also, follow the recommended routine maintenance schedule, such as oil checks, lubrication of all moving parts, regular cleaning, and proper tire inflation. Underinflated tires have a high rolling resistance, making the engine work harder than it should as well as use more gas. Hire Skilled Operators You need operators behind the wheels of your machines who have the skills and understanding to safely perform the job. Poorly-trained operators tend to make mistakes that [...]